Community Improvement & Capacity Building Nonprofits in Georgia

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SINCE 1963, ACTION MINISTRIES HAS SERVED AS AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY PARTNER; DEDICATED TO FINDING PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO END HUNGER, END HOMELESSNESS, AND CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT GAPS FOR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION. AS A VOLUNTEER DRIVEN ORGANIZATION, ACTION MINISTRIES ENLISTS THE SUPPORT OF THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OVER 120,000 PEOPLE IN NEED EACH YEAR ACROSS GEORGIA

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THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AS A TITLE HOLDING COMPANY UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(2) FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING TITLE TO PROPERTY, COLLECTING INCOME THEREFROM, AND TURNING THE INCOME OVER TO CROSSPOINTE CHURCH, INC., WHICH IS A GEORGIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

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TO EXCLUSIVELY SUPPORT, PERFORM AND CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE GREATER COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AS WELL AS DEVELOP NEW CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH WILL HAVE A POSITIVE AND BENEFICIAL EFFECT ON THE COLUMBUS, GEORGIA AREA AND ITS CITIZENS.

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PROMOTE HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS; CONTRIBUTE TO THE MAJOR EMPHASIS PROGRAMS OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL

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ACP IS A GROUP COMMITTED TO IDENTIFYING AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP ON SELECTED ISSUES IMPORTANT TO DRIVING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA AND FOR WHICH ACP'S ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT WILL MAKE A MAJOR DIFFERENCE. ACP HAS A BIAS FOR ACTION AND IS COMMITTED TO ACCOMPLISHING THIS MISSION IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY POSSIBLE. ACCORDINGLY, ACP OPERATES BASED ON THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES:1. THE ACP WILL FOCUS PRINCIPALLY ON THE CITY OF ATLANTA, BUT COORDINATE ITS ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE MAXIMUM IMPACT FOR THE REGION AS A WHOLE;2. THE ACP WILL FOCUS ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF ISSUES CRITICAL TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT;3. THE ACP WILL WORK THROUGH EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS TO ACCOMPLISH ITS GOALS WHEN POSSIBLE;4. THE ACP WILL ADDRESS ISSUES WITH ANALYTICAL RIGOR, INCLUDING THE USE OF CLEAR WORK PLANS, METRICS, MILESTONES AND DEADLINES;5. THE ACP WILL MAKE DECISIONS THROUGH ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A MEMBERS ONLY BODY CONSISTING OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE-LEVEL POSITION.

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THE CVB IS FORMED AND ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR NON- PROFIT TRADE OR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES. WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSES, AND NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION, CVB IS FORMED AND ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROMOTION, STIMULATION, PROCUREMENT AND SERVICING OF CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, SPORTING EVENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS, ALONG WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM THROUGH ATTRACTION OF VISITORS TO ALBANY; FOSTER BETTER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING ON THE PART OF INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CONVENTIONS AND VISITOR INDUSTRY TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY; AND ADVOCATE FOR AND ASSIST WITH COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION BETWEEN BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES SERVICING VISITORS, CONVENTIONS, AND TOURISM IN GENERAL. ALL OF SUCH ACTIONS ARE IN FURTHERANCE OF IMPROVING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY AND DOUGHERTY COUNTY.

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PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TOURISM, LEADERSHIP AND EXPERTISE FOR THE BROOKHAVEN DESTINATION.

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ABOUT US: THE GREATER DALTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES OVER 1,000 BUSINESSES. OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD CONSISTS OF VOLUNTEERS FROM A VARIETY OF THE AREA'S BUSINESSES. MISSION: TO SERVE AS A UNIFIED VOICE OF BUSINESS, TO ENSURE THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF THE REGION AND TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP THAT IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE WHILE DELIVERING SUPERIOR MEMBER SERVICES. VISION: THE GREATER DALTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP NECESSARY TO LEVERAGE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND BUILD PARTNERSHIPS THAT ARE FOCUSED ON POSITIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE. ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITY: STRENGTHEN OUR ABILITY TO MARSHAL THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE BY FOCUSING ON THREE CORE AREAS: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

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THE MISSION OF THE AGENCY IS TO PROVIDE IN COLLABORATION WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS SOCIAL SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS.

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THE AUGUSTA METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S MISSION IS TO LEAD THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY BY SERVING AS ITS ADVOCATE, PROMOTING THE REGION, ENHANCING THE BUSINESS CLIMATE, AND PROVIDING QUALITY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

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THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND REVITALIZATION OF THE COMMERCIAL AND CULTURAL LEGACY OF THE SWEET AUBURN HISTORICAL DISTRICT; A SECTION OF DOWNTOWN ATLANTA CENTERED AROUND ALONG AND BETWEEN AUBURN AND EDGEWOOD AVENUES BETWEEN CORTLAND STREET AND THE ATLANTA BELTLINE.

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FRATERNAL LODGE ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LOCAL CIVIC GROUPS AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

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A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ASSOCIATION OF NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS OPERATING WITHIN THE STATE OF GEORGIA TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE INTEREST OF THE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHING INDUSTRY.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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THE MISSION OF THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU OF DUNWOODY (CVBD) DBA DISCOVER DUNWOODY IS TO GENERATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR DUNWOODY.

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THE SJH MEDICAL STAFF FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO HOLD, INVEST AND DISBURSE FUNDS DERIVED FROM MEDICAL STAFF DUES. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO USE THESE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF STAFF PHYSICIANS' EFFORTS TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY PATIENT CARE WITHIN THE ST. JOSEPH'S CANDLER HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.

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TO FOSTER RESEARCH, CONDUCT WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS, INVESTIGATE FUNERAL PRACTICES AND DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN STANDARDS OF CONDUCT TO IMPROVE THE BUSINESS CONDITIONS OF ITS MEMBERS.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE TOURISM IN CLAYTON COUNTY BY HOLDING SPECIAL EVENTS AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT LOCAL TOURISM PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY.

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THE ROTARY CLUB OF ATLANTA PROMOTES THE ADVANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, AND PEACE THROUGHOUT A WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL PERSONS UNITED IN THE IDEA OF SERVICE.

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THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF AUGUSTA, INC. IS A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE THROUGH PROGRAMS OF SERVICE IN AMERIANISM, COMMUNITY SERVICE, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, AND PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE. THE CLUB'S MOST SIGNIFICANT PROJECT IS ITS ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR THAT PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MANY LOCAL YOUTH AND ADULTS TO PRESENT THEIR TALENT IN ART, MUSIC, DANCE, LIVESTOCK, CULTIVATION, ETC. NET PROCEEDS FROM THE FAIR AND USE OF THE FAIR GROUNDS PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A VARIETY OF GIFTS TO LOCAL CHARITIES IN SUPPORT OF OUR SERVICE PROGRAM.